I Survived Hurricane Katrina
Vocabulary
Clinging - holding on very tightly Current - a body of water moving in a certain direction Gloomy - feeling distressed or sad Mandatory - required by law or rules Scraggly - ragged, thin, or untidy Levee -big walls of dirt or concrete that protects the city from water Shingle -rectangular tile used on roofs Fibbing - small lie Hustled - getting around quickly Generator- portable energy source for when your electricity goes out Commotion - a noisy disturbance Hatch - small doorway Sloped - inclined position Rickety - unstable, poorly made
Clinging - holding on very tightly Current - a body of water moving in a certain direction Gloomy - feeling distressed or sad Mandatory - required by law or rules Scraggly - ragged, thin, or untidy Levee -big walls of dirt or concrete that protects the city from water Shingle -rectangular tile used on roofs Fibbing - small lie Hustled - getting around quickly Generator- portable energy source for when your electricity goes out Commotion - a noisy disturbance Hatch - small doorway Sloped - inclined position Rickety - unstable, poorly made
Day 1:
Goal: Today we will get to know our new book and set up expectation for our Book Study. Skill: Previewing & Vocabulary Reading: Chapter 1 Vocabulary: Clinging , Current Assignment: Watch hurricane video and fill in 3 facts that you learned in the "L" section of your KWL chart Journal Response: How do you think Barry feels at the end of chapter 1? Record your answer here in google classroom and make sure you give evidence to support your answer. We will be reading them at the end of class. |
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Day 2:
Goal: Today we will get to know how text features help us understand more about the text.
Skill: Non-Fiction Text Features (What are those?!?!)
Reading: Chapter 2-3
Vocabulary: gloomy, mandatory, scraggly
Assignment: Shelter from the Storm Sheet (Graded)!!
Journal Response: Start a slide deck with a list of characters. Title it "I survived" Try to think of all the characters in the book you have met so far. Here is an example. We will add on to this slide deck as we continue the book.
Goal: Today we will get to know how text features help us understand more about the text.
Skill: Non-Fiction Text Features (What are those?!?!)
Reading: Chapter 2-3
Vocabulary: gloomy, mandatory, scraggly
Assignment: Shelter from the Storm Sheet (Graded)!!
Journal Response: Start a slide deck with a list of characters. Title it "I survived" Try to think of all the characters in the book you have met so far. Here is an example. We will add on to this slide deck as we continue the book.
Day 3:
Goal: Today we will review text features in non-fiction texts. Skill: Non-Fiction Text Features (What are those?!?!) Reading: Chapter 4 Vocabulary: levee, shingle Assignment: Chapter 4 Comprehension Sheet Journal Response: Visualization from today's reading. At least 3 captions or thought bubbles need to be included. |
How does this picture add to our understanding of the text?
Type your answer in google classroom. |
Day 4:
Goal: Today we will review text features in non-fiction texts.
Skill: Non-Fiction Text Features (What are those?!?!)
Reading: Chapter 5-6
Vocabulary: fibbing, hustled, generator
Assignment: Quizizz
Journal Response: What does Barry's conversation with his little sister tell you about his personality. What kind of person is Barry? Use text evidence to create a Yes Ma'am paragraph answer.
Goal: Today we will review text features in non-fiction texts.
Skill: Non-Fiction Text Features (What are those?!?!)
Reading: Chapter 5-6
Vocabulary: fibbing, hustled, generator
Assignment: Quizizz
Journal Response: What does Barry's conversation with his little sister tell you about his personality. What kind of person is Barry? Use text evidence to create a Yes Ma'am paragraph answer.
Day 5:
Goal: Today we will try to use the text to make different types of connections. Skill: Text Connections (Graphic Organizer) Reading: Chapters 7-8 Vocabulary: Commotion, hatch, sloped, rickety Assignment: "Strength of the Storm" Journal Response: Describe the feelings Barry and his parents must have felt when they realized the levees broke? Explain your reasoning on google classroom. |
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Q Vocabulary
Gushing- flow out suddenly and rapidly Pleasing- to cause to feel happy or satisfied Banister- the handrail and side of a staircase Straining- making a strenuous and continuous effort Murky- dark, gloomy, and dirty Hovered - lingered close or remain in one place in the air Dangled- to hang or swing loosely Astronomy- the branch of science that studies space.Uprooted- to pull out of the ground Quivering- trembling or shaking rapidly Wreckage- the remains of something that has been destroyed.
Gushing- flow out suddenly and rapidly Pleasing- to cause to feel happy or satisfied Banister- the handrail and side of a staircase Straining- making a strenuous and continuous effort Murky- dark, gloomy, and dirty Hovered - lingered close or remain in one place in the air Dangled- to hang or swing loosely Astronomy- the branch of science that studies space.Uprooted- to pull out of the ground Quivering- trembling or shaking rapidly Wreckage- the remains of something that has been destroyed.
Day 6:
Goal: Today we will review author's purpose using different texts.
Skill: Author's purpose
Reading: Chapters 9-10
Vocabulary: Gushing, pleasing, banister
Assignment: Comprehension Pages 5-9
Journal Response: Is it safe for Barry and Cruz to stay in Abe's house? Why or why not.
Goal: Today we will review author's purpose using different texts.
Skill: Author's purpose
Reading: Chapters 9-10
Vocabulary: Gushing, pleasing, banister
Assignment: Comprehension Pages 5-9
Journal Response: Is it safe for Barry and Cruz to stay in Abe's house? Why or why not.